The Battle for Oakleigh 1888 – Part 1
…in existence since the mid- 1850s, Militia involvement in the social, civil and military life of this wealthy colony was already comprehensive and well reported. In 1888, in addition to…
…in existence since the mid- 1850s, Militia involvement in the social, civil and military life of this wealthy colony was already comprehensive and well reported. In 1888, in addition to…
…was seriously wounded and taken prisoner at Dernancourt in April 1918 – to survive, return to Australia, marry and raise a family, establish a business, and, 20 years after coming…
…Australia’s military interests across the Indian and Pacific oceans is instructive. Family commitments, however, and a desire to avoid the staff duties that come with promotion to senior rank, caused…
…season. That the Allies could achieve this was due to a combination of successful ground and amphibious campaigns, combined with a complete and comprehensive dominance by the Commonwealth and American…
…park with a sculpture that commemorated the horses — either a copy of an existing grand piece in Canberra or a newly commissioned one. Images from the Australian War Memorial….
…conflict that saw the first mass deployment of women in combat related roles in Australian history. This brief summary does not do justice to the complexity and thoroughness of Niche…
…the Victorian Poppy Appeal is launching a new online campaign, www.PlantYourPoppy.org. www.plantyourpoppy.org will launch mid-October and organisers are looking for 111,111 poppies planted in the online garden by Remembrance Day,…
…Platoon (blue circles), machine gun positions (yellow circles), 12 Field Regiment Command Post and 102 Field Battery Command Post (red triangles).[10] Figure 1.6: Positioning of No. 1, 2 and 3…